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The Polar Express

Original review by Top 100 Christmas Movies · Independent & ad-free

2004 - G - 100 MINS - FAMILY

Top cast: Tom Hanks

In a nutshell

On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery and the spirit of Christmas.

Our review

I struggle with critic reviews on this film - it is a definite annual favorite that is even more magical wearing 3D glasses.  The songs, the animation, the characters all make this a wonderful story that makes you want to Believe.  Hot Chocolate anyone?

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